Winery Trader Joe's - Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot

Winery Trader Joe'sGrand Reserve Rutherford Merlot

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot of Winery Trader Joe's is a red wine from the region of Rutherford of California.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot from the Winery Trader Joe's

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot of Winery Trader Joe's in the region of California is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot of Winery Trader Joe's in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of pepper, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Trader Joe's's Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Last vintages of this wine

Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot - 2016
In the top 100 of of Rutherford wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot - 2014
In the top 100 of of Rutherford wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot - 2013
In the top 100 of of Rutherford wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot - 2012
In the top 100 of of Rutherford wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Grand Reserve Rutherford Merlot from Winery Trader Joe's are 2012, 2014, 2013, 2016

Informations about the Winery Trader Joe's

The winery offers 285 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This winery is part of the Trader Joe's.
It is in the top 85 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Rutherford in the region of California

The Winery Trader Joe's is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 283 wines for sale in the of Rutherford to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 30000 of of United States wines
In the top 25000 of of Rutherford wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

The wine region of Rutherford

The wine region of Rutherford is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Frank Family or the Domaine Scarecrow produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rutherford are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rutherford often reveals types of flavors of cherry, menthol or green apple and sometimes also flavors of peach, citrus or tropical.


The wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

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The word of the wine: Piqué

Altered wine characterized by a vinegar smell.

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